Committee accepting
nominations through August 8
The Nomination Committee for the annual Diamante Awards
is accepting nominations for this year’s 25th
anniversary event through August 8th, 2014.

The Diamante Awards, hosted this year by The University
of Toledo, will be held Friday, September 26 at Premier Banquet
Hall during Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated
September 15 through October 15. Juana Bordas, winner of
the 2014 International Latino Book Awards for her book “The
Power of Latino Leadership” will be the keynote speaker.

The awards recognize individuals/organizations for achievements
and service to Latinos, as recognized by a committee comprised
mainly by members of the University of Toledo, Bowling Green
State University, Lourdes University, Owens Community College,
and Herzing University - Toledo. The event also serves to raise
scholarship funds for Latino youth seeking degrees.

Nominations are open now through August 8 in the following
categories:

Latino/Latina Youth Leadership:
Recognizes a young person (individual) of Latino descent,
between the ages of 16-21, that has made an impact within
Northwest Ohio.

Latino/Latina Adult Leadership:
Recognizes an adult of Latino descent, over age 21 that has
demonstrated significant leadership in any area in Northwest
Ohio.

Latino/Latina Adult Professional:
Recognizes the contributions from professionals of Latino
descent making a significant impact in their workplace or
profession.

Corporation/Community Agency:
Recognizes an entity for supporting and making an impact
within the Northwest Ohio community.

Friend of the Latino Community:
Recognizes the contribution of an individual, of non-Latino
descent, that is making an impact on the Latino community in
Northwest Ohio.